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Name
Scientific name
Cyclocheilichthys janthochir
Described by
Authority Bleeker, Year 1854, Bracketed
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 10 credited
Summary
Cyclocheilichthys janthochir is a cyprinid endemic to Borneo, known from West and Central Kalimantan in Indonesia. It inhabits black water …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
200mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 180 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–27°C, pH 4–7
Hardness
1–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Indonesia, Borneo, Danau Sentarum, Kapuas
Writing
Etymology
Cyclocheilichthys: from the Ancient Greek κύκλος (kýklos), meaning 'circle', χείλος (cheílos), meaning 'lip', and ἰχθύς (ikhthús), meaning 'fish', possibly in …
Distribution
Endemic to the island of Borneo where it's known from the Indonesian provinces of Kalimantan Barat (West Kalimantan) and Kalimantan Tengah (Central Kalimantan)…
Habitat
Inhabits black water streams and rivers associated with ancient forest peat swamps. The water is typically stained brown due to the release of tannins and othe…
Aquarium size
An aquariumwith base measurements of 180 ∗ 45 cm or more is required for long-term care.
Maintenance
Choice of décor is not as critical as water quality and the amount of open swimming-space provided. We suggest keeping it in a large, well-furnished aquarium o…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
According to stomach analyses of wild specimens it feeds mainly on invertebrates both aquatic and terrestrial, particularly insects. In the aquarium it's easil…
Behaviour and compatibility
An ideal resident of the larger, well-furnished community set-up though it might upset slow-moving or timid companions simply by its size. There are plenty of …
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually mature females are likely to be thicker-bodied and perhaps a little less colourful than males.
Reproduction
Not thought to have been bred in aquaria to date.
Notes
As with others in the genus little has been written regarding the captive care of this species but it makes a peaceful and unusual addition to larger aquaria. …
References
References
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